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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
one of my favourite reads from this year.
i love how even in difficult situations, there still are moments of sisterhood between the girls that are still common to women today. when she secretly admitted to pouring over messages sent between her and her *kinda* lover with her friends. carefully dissecting his words and wondering what to reply with. its heartwarming to see something that is still done in the modern age.
i love how even in difficult situations, there still are moments of sisterhood between the girls that are still common to women today. when she secretly admitted to pouring over messages sent between her and her *kinda* lover with her friends. carefully dissecting his words and wondering what to reply with. its heartwarming to see something that is still done in the modern age.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
"Why should she be easy? Is her life easy?"
This was a book club pick based on a place you have travelled to and I have been to Pompeii and checked out the brother, so this has been on my tbr since I heard about it.
Overall, I enjoyed this - it hooked me. It's a pretty raw account of what it could have been like to have been a slave in Pompeii time (year 74), specifically working in a brothel. It covered all the ways someone could end up there, what it was like on a daily basis while someone is trying to earn their freedom and change their circumstances. It covers relationships, friendships and rivalries. It is the start of a series and I will jump in the book two soon!
This was a book club pick based on a place you have travelled to and I have been to Pompeii and checked out the brother, so this has been on my tbr since I heard about it.
Overall, I enjoyed this - it hooked me. It's a pretty raw account of what it could have been like to have been a slave in Pompeii time (year 74), specifically working in a brothel. It covered all the ways someone could end up there, what it was like on a daily basis while someone is trying to earn their freedom and change their circumstances. It covers relationships, friendships and rivalries. It is the start of a series and I will jump in the book two soon!
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a gripping historical novel set in AD 74 Pompeii, and it follows Amara, a former doctor’s daughter sold into a brothel, as she fights for survival, sisterhood, and freedom amid oppression.
"You wouldn't understand. You're just a woman."
It was a great read, that blended the stark reality of brothels and there darkness, with the beauty that comes from friendships and hope of something more.
The book has a really good pace to it, I felt the storyline had great depth. There is no doubt it was a sad story with flickers of light, but this was, and is still reality for many women today. The main character Amara, was brilliant, showing strength, fight and determination in refusing to accept the cards she has been dealt in life.
“Every fear can be overcome if she only tries hard enough”
Another great gritty historical fiction read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"You wouldn't understand. You're just a woman."
It was a great read, that blended the stark reality of brothels and there darkness, with the beauty that comes from friendships and hope of something more.
The book has a really good pace to it, I felt the storyline had great depth. There is no doubt it was a sad story with flickers of light, but this was, and is still reality for many women today. The main character Amara, was brilliant, showing strength, fight and determination in refusing to accept the cards she has been dealt in life.
“Every fear can be overcome if she only tries hard enough”
Another great gritty historical fiction read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such an emotional roller coaster of friendship freedom and survival. Can't wait to jump into the other books.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.25. I liked this book A LOT! Outside of what i usually read, i was sucked in to ancient Rome/Pompeii. You root for every girl in the group, excited to read the next!